The Orlando Magic kept their Playoff surge alive, holding on for a 121-117 victory over the Miami Heat, extending their win streak to seven games and completing a five-game season series sweep over their archrivals.

The Magic's win streak has showcased what makes this team special, and a return to the team's key identity of resilience and defense have helped propel the team up the standings.

Still, the Magic have had a penchant for blowing leads and needing to hang on for wins. There is still a lot for this team to grow on. And their worst habits are still on display if they are not careful.

Orlando is overcoming them more and more now and embracing an identity that is leading to wins.

00:00 Magic's Resilience Secures Win

06:40 Magic's Poise Secures Win

12:23 Magic's Identity and Unexpected Heroes

21:19 Jamal Cain Seizes Moment

29:01 Magic's Defense on Bam Adebayo

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The Orlando Magic escaped with an overtime win against the Washington Wizards for their sixth straight game. But it obviously was not easy for the Magic despite the difference in the teams' quality.

The Magic were slow and looked fatigued on the second night of a back-to-back, missing many of the details that have powered them through this win streak. That nearly cost them as the Washington Wizards rallied from as much as a 19-point deficit to make a seemingly simple win a frantic finish.

The players who saved the day were the two who had the details down. Tristan da Silva had a career-high 26 points as he continues a torrid run of play since the All-Star break. His play continues to highlight how important he will be in this Playoff push.

00:00 Magic's Heroes Secure Overtime Win

09:23 Magic Must Learn to Finish

16:03 Tristan da Silva Shines

29:16 Jalen Suggs' Injury Troubles

37:00 Jonathan Isaac Suffers Knee Injury

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The Orlando Magic surged past the Cleveland Cavaliers behind Desmond Bane's electrifying 35-point performance and another strong defensive showing from Paolo Banchero for their fifth win in a row in a 128-122 victory.

The win serves notice that the Magic are a player in the Eastern Conference as they take over the 5-seed in the conference. This was a major win against a quality team that shows the team can still compete in the East. And they may be a sneaky team when the Playoffs begin.

The team's breakout is finally here as they realize their potential at long last.

00:00  Magic's Offense and Clutch Defense

09:36 Magic Secure Control of 5th Seed

16:16 Magic's Defense Led by Banchero

21:10 Small Defensive Improvements Matter

29:33 Magic's Offense Thrives on Movement

33:42 Tristan da Silva's Playoff Potential

38:44 Goga vs. Moe: Playoff Role

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Desmond Bane has found his footing in his new home in Orlando. He has been a consistent and driving force to keep the Orlando Magic in the playoff race and drive them up the standings.

Bane has delivered everything the Magic could hope for and more. After averaging 23 points per game and posting a 50-40-90 shooting performance, he is the MVP of the Magic's third quarter of the season.

As the Magic move into the final quarter of their season, injuries remain a huge story as they wait for Franz Wagner to return from his high ankle sprain and now Anthony Black to recover from an abdominal strain.

Despite the injuries, the Magic are still well within range to earn the 5-seed. In the final 20 games, they should be pushing and aiming to finish as high as possible in the standings.

00:00 Magic's Journey: Growth Amid Challenges

06:47 Magic's Playoff Push: Destiny Awaits

11:33 Desmond Bane: Magic's MVP

16:42 Magic's Playoff Push Analysis

20:25 Franz Wagner's Playoff Return Dilemma

26:16 Magic's Playoff Chase Debate

34:24 Magic's Late-Season Realization

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A shocking decision from the Orlando Magic and Jonathan Isaac leaked out on Sunday. The Magic and Isaac amended the trigger for his guarantee clause to June 28 rather than 52 games played.

That certainly signals the Magic are planning to move on from Isaac this offseason in a ruthless effort to shed a major salary from their cap sheet. The realities of being in the tax and the first apron are hitting this team early.

Despite the decision, Isaac still has a big role to play for the Magic this season and in their playoff chase. He can still be a dominant defender and the Magic will need that to be the best version they can be.

Because, after a big weekend of wins, the Magic control their own destiny for the 5-seed with some major games coming up this week to begin separating them from the pack.

00:00 Jonathan Isaac's Future Uncertain

08:41 Magic Likely Moving on From Isaac

15:40 Jonathan Isaac's Impact on Magic

24:02 Magic's Playoff Loss Column Focus

29:06 Heat's Tough Schedule Ahead

34:19 Magic's Path to 5th Seed

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The Orlando Magic dismantled the Milwaukee Bucks as the team continues to make its Playoff push and climb up the standings. The Magic's defensive edge has returned, holding the Bucks to 91 points and 36 points in the second half to runaway with a 130-91 victory.

Everything starts with the Magic's star player in Paolo Banchero. He dominated from the beginning with 26 of his 33 points in the first half to set the tone on offense and really on both ends for the team. He has stepped his game up since the All-Star Break, providing the leadership and intangibles this team needs more and more.

He was not alone as the team willed itself to a dominant win on the second night of a back-to-back. Showing more and more that this team has another gear to reach and looking more like the Playoff team everyone expected to see from the Magic.

00:00 Paolo Banchero Leads Magic

07:39 Paolo Banchero's Post-Break Surge

15:33 Magic's Historic Road Wins

21:53 Magic Rediscovering Their Identity

27:30 Jalen Suggs Shines: Offense & Defense

32:55 Magic's Win Streak Momentum

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The Orlando Magic overpowered the Minnesota Timberwolves with a dominant paint presence to runaway with the victory 119-92. Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane helped set the tone with their constant attacks to the basket. Can the Magic revive their aggressive, paint-based mentality as they hit the final 20 games of the season?

Both Bane and Banchero set the tone with 30 and 25 points, respectively, both working a lot in the paint and not on the perimeter. That mentality permeated the entire team as they kept the Timberwolves from finding a rhythm and constantly pressured them at the rim on both ends.

In a tightening playoff race, this is the exact kind of win the Magic need to get. It puts them in a position to climb into sixth and catch the teams ahead of them as the team rounds the final pole for the final 20 games of the season.

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08:34 Magic's Dominant Win Explained

14:35 Building Wins with Singles

25:06 Paolo Banchero: Summer Improvements Needed

31:26 Magic Earn Gritty 27-Point Win

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The Orlando Magic stunned the Dallas Mavericks with Wendell Carter's clutch dunk with a second remaining, scoring the last five points of the game to erase a late four-point deficit.

With the Playoffs coming into focus, every win matters, and this was one the team absolutely needed to have. It proved the team's will to win and how their energy for the full 48 minutes can deliver them into the Playoffs.

Still, the Magic looked lethargic for much of the game and were hunting for that trademark energy, only finding it in the third quarter and late in the game to steal the victory. The Magic will need a lot more to get where they want to go in the Playoffs.

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05:30 Winning Is All That Matters

16:15 Magic's Bench Scoring Decline

30:17 Magic's Energy Defines Their Game

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What does it take to transform a good team into a championship team? That is the ultimate question facing a team like the Orlando Magic.

One person who knows what that rise is like and how to win is former Magic forward Horace Grant. He is preparing to debut a new show called Legends in Session that will dive into the minds and experiences of successful players. Few have experienced as much success as Grant.

He speaks about what it took to win a championship with the Chicago Bulls and be a guiding voice for the Orlando Magic's run in the 1995 Playoffs. He shares stories from his championship runs with the Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers and his time with the Magic.

What does Grant think the Magic need to lift into the championship tier? What makes a championship team work?

00:00 Exploring the Mindset of Champions"

12:52 Importance of Veterans in Basketball

17:34 Magic's Path to Contention

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The Orlando Magic's playoff future hinges on Paolo Banchero. But there are more questions than ever about Banchero as questions about the franchise's future amid a frustrating season continue to swirl. This week's public airing of the team's struggles against the Detroit Pistons only fueled the fire surrounding the team.

No matter the answers the Magic find this offseason, it will be on Banchero to lead the team deeper into the Playoffs and answer the call, turning the team into a championship contender.

Since the break, Banchero seems to be answering that call, making a positive impact on the floor and playing more efficiently than several established All-Stars.

Ultimately, what everyone wants to see is an impact on winning, and that is why the Magic's chase for the 6-seed is so vital as the Magic try to prove they still have a winning player in Banchero.

Building a championship is not easy. We turn to one of the key players in the Magic's championship run in 1995 in Horace Grant to learn what it takes to rise to a championship level and win at the highest levels.

00:00 Magic Talk Heats Up Nationally

05:30 Paolo and Mose's Chemistry Rumblings

10:06 Paolo Banchero Faces Rising Pressure

15:03 Paolo Banchero's Season Struggles

20:37 Paolo Banchero Elevates Magic

25:38 Exploring the Mindset of Champions

30:11 Value of Veterans in Modern NBA

36:47 Patience and Determination in Winning

40:36 Magic's Alex Martins Honored

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